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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Will Coles' bruising court battle be worth it?

Coles is facing a significant lawsuit from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) over the legitimacy of its discount campaign amid claims of deceptive advertising practices.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Advertising poster causes cars to become confused

A campaign against a proposed 30 km/h speed limit in Switzerland inadvertently caused traffic to slow down due to automatic braking systems in modern cars misinterpreting advertising posters as speed limit signs.

Feb 27 • 10:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections: When Election Posters Are Too Big or Incorrectly Placed

The article discusses the rules and controversies surrounding the placement of campaign posters in local elections in Germany, highlighting issues like size, positioning, and legal disputes.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Freiburg's Mayor Martin Horn: Is this still information or already an election campaign?

Freiburg's mayor Martin Horn is being promoted on social media as he runs for re-election, raising questions about the legality of such advertising, which is currently under review by legal authorities.

Feb 25 • 05:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Partial Findings of Aurelijaus Veryga's Presidential Campaign Advertisements Recognized as Justified

The report concludes that campaign messages related to Aurelijaus Veryga's presidential candidacy were found to have characteristics of political advertising, leading to a request for financial report adjustments.

Feb 24 • 12:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Court: Some Farmer's Party, A. Veryga, and I. Vėgėlė's reports rightly recognized as hidden political advertising

A court ruling upheld the decision that certain reports by politicians were effectively hidden political advertising and involved undisclosed campaign financing.

Feb 24 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Stop Hiring Humans

A provocative advertising campaign by the AI solutions company Artisan in San Francisco sparked public outrage by suggesting that human employees are becoming obsolete.

Feb 22 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Telekom on the Wrong Path: Werbekom

Telekom's advertising campaign to replace its network identification on smartphones was poorly received, leading to customer dissatisfaction and legal action.

Feb 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After 8 years of absence.. The Ramadan legend Nelly returns with a 'surprise'

Egyptian artist Nelly makes a highly anticipated return to Ramadan entertainment after an 8-year hiatus through a major advertising campaign.

Feb 19 • 16:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Controversial Advertising Campaign: Did Lidl Promise Too Much?

Lidl's advertising for the 'greatest price reduction of all time' is being challenged in court by consumer protectors for being misleading.

Feb 19 • 05:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Suzuki VITARA: A Campaign with a Greek Signature

Suzuki Greece has launched a new campaign for the Suzuki VITARA that highlights the vehicle's adaptability to various driving conditions and lifestyles.

Feb 18 • 08:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I will help you make real friends" : Burger King parodies the controversial AI collar ad Friend.com

Burger King has parodied the controversial Friend.com AI collar ad campaign by mimicking its style and slogans in a humorous advertising campaign in Paris.

Feb 14 • 10:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Government launches new ‘Protect Ontario’ commercial, won’t reveal cost

The Ontario government has launched a new advertising campaign called 'Protect Ontario,' sparking criticism over the use of public funds for promotion amid economic uncertainties.

Feb 9 • 20:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The War of Negative Advertisements in the Artificial Intelligence Industry Begins

The Super Bowl marked the beginning of a negative advertising campaign in the artificial intelligence sector involving competitors Anthropic and OpenAI.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Many millions of euros for funny advertising clips" - Bahn campaign has consequences in the Bundestag

The German railway campaign featuring comedic clips has sparked controversy in the Bundestag due to its cost and a backdrop of heightened security concerns.

Feb 8 • 02:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Criticism of Costs: Deutsche Bahn Stops Image Campaign with Engelke

Deutsche Bahn has halted its web series 'Boah, Bahn!' featuring comedian Anke Engelke due to criticism over its high costs, which exceeded seven million euros.

Feb 8 • 02:11 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine's state postal service under fire for ads that appear to sexualize minors

Ukrposhta is facing backlash for an advertising campaign criticized for inappropriately sexualizing minors, which has raised significant public concern.

Feb 7 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Silvio Santos Movie and Vogue Ball: What to Watch on TV and Streaming This Saturday

The article discusses the latest Silvio Santos biopic directed by Cris D’Amato, focusing on his 1989 presidential campaign aspirations and his relationship with advertising executive Marília, while also highlighting the Vogue Ball event.

Feb 6 • 21:33 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

From Jesus to Jurassic Park: This year's Super Bowl ads are playing it safe

The article discusses the trend of Super Bowl ads this year, highlighting the cautious approaches taken by advertisers, including a pro-Jesus campaign that has gained significant viewership.

Feb 6 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

A church in central Madrid advertises a campaign for a drink with 40º of alcohol with two giant banners

A church in central Madrid is promoting a high-alcohol beverage campaign with two large banners during its restoration, featuring the slogan 'I don't drink whisky.'

Feb 3 • 21:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Magazine: State Institution to Pay Paul Timrot 1000 Euros in Compensation

The Consumer Rights Protection Center engaged in legal proceedings with car expert Paul Timrot after an unsuccessful educational campaign related to car sales, which he refused to participate in due to being assigned a role as a fraudster.

Feb 3 • 07:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Barcelona forces Telefónica to remove ‘Stranger Things’ manhole covers

The City Council of Barcelona has halted a creative advertising campaign by Telefónica, stating it violates urban landscape regulations.

Feb 1 • 10:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Chiara Ferragni: 'The nightmare is over' - Acquitted in the 'Pandorogate' scandal

Famous influencer Chiara Ferragni has been acquitted by the Italian judiciary of fraud charges related to the 'Pandorogate' scandal involving a Christmas sweet advertising campaign.

Jan 14 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Spotify no longer running ICE recruitment ads, after US government campaign ends

Spotify has confirmed it will no longer run advertisements for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the government's recruitment campaign concluded in late 2025.

Jan 9 • 12:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government launches its first advertising campaign on climate change: 'I trust you'

The Spanish government has launched its inaugural climate change advertising campaign with a budget of nearly two million euros, coinciding with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from key UN entities related to climate efforts.

Jan 8 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Netflix's advertising invasion with 'Stranger Things' in Madrid reaches the New Year's grapes at Puerta del Sol

Netflix's advertising campaign for 'Stranger Things' in Madrid has extended into the holiday season, featuring nighttime video mappings at the Community of Madrid's government headquarters since December 20.

Dec 29 • 16:00 UTC

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